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Sports Media Weekly Podcast No. 11
Sports Media Weekly Podcast No. 11
fangsbites.com — Another edition of the Sports Media Weekly podcast with Sports Media Journal 's Keith Thibault. In this... episode, Keith and I talk about Bill Simmons' suspension from Twitter. We also talk about the one game game suspension suffered by Los Angeles Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler and Mike Smith. ... (more) Sports Media Weekly Podcast No. 11
Sports Media Weekly Podcast- Episode 11
Sports Media Weekly Podcast- Episode 11
sportsmediajournal.com — We're in the middle of football season, so let's talk baseball and the MLB Network! Joining Ken... Fang from Fang's Bites and me for this week's podcast is Victor Rojas, studio host and play-by-play announcer for the MLB Network... Among the topics we discuss with Victor is what was it like to be ... (more) Sports Media Weekly Podcast- Episode 11
Two Days Rest?
Two Days Rest?
nybaseballdigest.com — Another bit of evidence how baseball has changed in 40 years was revealed in an MLB Network... broadcast last week. The channel aired Game 7 of the 1965 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers featuring the late Ray Scott as the Twins voice and, naturally, Vin Scully ... (more) Two Days Rest?
BIG DEAL: Kids NFL and MLB Crocs 70% Off
BIG DEAL: Kids NFL and MLB Crocs 70% Off
blogs.babble.com — The MLB season is over and NFL season is really just now getting going, but your kids... can root for their favorite team in any sport any time of the year thanks to Crocs. And you can celebrate thanks to a little wallet help. The sports line of kids Crocs are all on sale this week, reduced from ... (more) BIG DEAL: Kids NFL and MLB Crocs 70% Off
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
bugsandcranks.com — Bill Madden of the Daily News claims sources tell him that the Pirates made a profit of... approximately $14 million last year. So how are we supposed to feel about that $14 million profit? Should losing teams not be allowed to make a profit? And could that $14 million have made a difference? (more) The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
MLB Network Shows Classic Games This Week
MLB Network Shows Classic Games This Week
fangsbites.com — Here's a release from our friends at MLB Network about the classic games from years past on... Thanksgiving Day. Should be fun to watch if you want a respite from football. NEW EPISODES OF BASEBALL’S SEASONS & AN ALL-TIME GAMES MARATHON TO AIR ON MLB NETWORK THANKSGIVING WEEK  ... (more) MLB Network Shows Classic Games This Week
Late Day Journal- November 23, 2009
Late Day Journal- November 23, 2009
sportsmediajournal.com — Here are some sports media news items not in our morning edition… Baxter Holmes at the LA... Times has the arraignment of the man accused of illegally videotaping ESPN’s Erin Andrews… Pete Dougherty at the Albany Times Union has the overnight ratings for NBC’s Sunday Night ... (more) Late Day Journal- November 23, 2009
A Tired Monday Linkfest
A Tired Monday Linkfest
fangsbites.com — I'm a tired man after working until 2:15 this morning. Started at 10 a.m. Sunday and worked... through with a couple of breaks for lunch and dinner, but I'm tired and naturally, I'm dragging. I'll give you the links while I can. Starting with the Sports Business Journal which looks at the 40 years ... (more) A Tired Monday Linkfest
"All-time games marathon on MLB Network" by Parting Schotts
dailygazette.com — If you don't want to watch football games Thanksgiving weekend, then tune into MLB Network for a... marathon of all-time games. MLB Network will air classic baseball games, starting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday with the 1971 All-Star game. That was the game in ... (more) "All-time games marathon on MLB Network" by Parting Schotts
Friday Night Links
Friday Night Links
fangsbites.com — I'll do some links again during a late night. Things continue to happen in the sports media.... First, Diane Pucin of the Los Angeles Times reports that the TV broadcast team for the Clippers made fun of the only Iranian-born player in the NBA, center Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies and got ... (more) Friday Night Links
Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Stephen Strasburg must really not want to have people see him pitch on a national level. Strasburg... missed the nationally televised Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game because of a strained neck muscle last month. And now he is going to miss his start on Saturday in the AFL championship game (more) Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
Programming for Next Week
Programming for Next Week
fangsbites.com — Well, I have some releases for next week. And starting on Sunday, Tennis Channel airs live matches... from the season ending ATP World Tour Finals live from London. Tennis Channel will have the entire tournament including the singles and doubles finals on November 29. This is something I look ... (more) Programming for Next Week
Strasburg out again
washingtontimes.com — Last time Stephen Strasburg was scheduled to pitch on television, he missed his Arizona Fall League start... because of a strained neck muscle. He'll miss another televised start on Saturday, this time with a different ailment. Strasburg was scratched ... (more) Strasburg out again
Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
kingsofkauffman.com — Welcome to the final Wednesday edition of the Rafters Report. Monday, November 16th (6-4 Win) CF-Jarrod Dyson:... 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO 2B-Jeff Bianchi: 1-4, 1 SO Tuesday, November 17th (9-2 Win) CF-Jarrod Dyson: 3-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI 3B-Mike Moustakas: 1-5, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 ... (more) Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
Doing the Mid-Week Links
Doing the Mid-Week Links
fangsbites.com — For some reason, I keep closing my eyes here at the office. I was also doing that... in my last post last night, so yes, I need to get more sleep. Let's give you some linkage today. Thanks to Sports Business Daily which opened its Morning Buzz section today. Several good stories there. John ... (more) Doing the Mid-Week Links
DVR Alert
DVR Alert
metspolice.com — Sounds cool. An MLB channel look back at the 1979 season....and next Wednesday at 8pm it's 1969.... Plus don't forget Mets Yearbook 1984 on SNY tomorrow at 7:30. 1979 Pirates – Orioles World Series revisited tonight on MLB Network | Washington Examiner Main Mets Police page Follow us on ... (more) DVR Alert
MLB Network Highlights 1979
MLB Network Highlights 1979
fangsbites.com — Now that the baseball offseason is in full swing, MLB Network dips into Major League Baseball's vast... archives to look back at the 1979 season. The series, "Baseball Seasons" returns this week to look at that and other past campaigns. Not only do we have a release, but we also have a clip from ... (more) MLB Network Highlights 1979
Boring News and Notes
Boring News and Notes
raisethejollyroger.com — Nothing interesting really going on of late… The Pirates hired Steve Williams as a scout . Hooray!... You know what’s really useless? An online petition. But, since there’s nothing better to do, I have two for you to sign . One is in protest of Brewers SS Alcides Escobar ... (more) Boring News and Notes
Diamondbacks featured on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," Thursday
Diamondbacks featured on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," Thursday
azsnakepit.com — Diamondbacks featured on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," Thursday The Diamondbacks will be covered as part of MLB Network’s... "30 Clubs, 30 Recaps" segment during their Hot Stove program on Thursday. Analysts Victor Rojas, Harold Reynolds, Al Leiter and Jon Heyman will review the Diamondbacks’ ... (more) Diamondbacks featured on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," Thursday
News and Notes
News and Notes
northsidenotch.com — Some things that have happened in the past few days:- If you are looking for another reason... to hate the Brewers, check this out. Turns out their starting SS, Alcides Escobar, abandoned his daughter at birth and basically refuses to help her. His wife sent me a link to a petition hoping to raise ... (more) News and Notes
With Your Tuesday Links
With Your Tuesday Links
fangsbites.com — Let's do your links for today. I'll start with the great Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated who... writes about ESPN's Dick Vitale and Jon Gruden . SI's Peter King in his Tuesday edition of his Monday Morning Quarterback says Jon Gruden's staying at ESPN now puts Mike Shanahan in prime position ... (more) With Your Tuesday Links
Online petition asks MLB Network to air Dock Ellis no-no on LSD
Online petition asks MLB Network to air Dock Ellis no-no on LSD
sports.yahoo.com — You've been told the bedtime stories, you've read the eyewitness accounts. You've heard the personal testimony, you've... seen the Oscar-worthy short animated movie . Maybe you've even read the Bantam Book . Now, sign the online petition so everyone can ... (more) Online petition asks MLB Network to air Dock Ellis no-no ...
Desert Dogs win East; see Strasburg and Co. Saturday
voices.washingtonpost.com — As a lot of you noted in the comments, the Devil, er, Desert Dogs have won the... East Division and will play the dread Peoria Javelinas on Saturday for the AFL championship. The game is at 2:15 ET on the MLB Network and Stephen Strasburg is lined up to ... (more) Desert Dogs win East; see Strasburg and Co. Saturday
Sign this petition
Sign this petition
hardballtimes.com — I've signed way less important petitions than this one . To: Major League Baseball, MLB Network We... the undersigned humbly, and with all due respect, ask the MLB Network to air the June 12, 1970 game between the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates. On that day the Pirates' pitcher ... (more) Sign this petition
Replay: Randy Johson's 20 K game
Replay: Randy Johson's 20 K game
azsnakepit.com — Replay: Randy Johson's 20 K game 6:30pm, Arizona time tonight, the MLB Network are showing Randy Johnson's 20... K outing from May 2001 against the Reds. Sounds like fun... (more) Replay: Randy Johson's 20 K game
Mex Likely to Return to SNY in 2010
Mex Likely to Return to SNY in 2010
nybaseballdigest.com — Good news from Bob Raissman of the Daily News The broadcasting hot stove came to mind while... watching SportsNet New York’s Mets log burner this past week. Like what’s going on with Keith Hernandez’s new SNY deal? It looks like progress is being made toward guaranteeing ... (more) Mex Likely to Return to SNY in 2010
A Windy Friday Megalinks
A Windy Friday Megalinks
fangsbites.com — Here in the Northeast, we're expecting that huge storm that's hovering off the North Carolina coast and... dumping lots of rain on Virginia. I'm just waiting for it as I've cleaned out my yard, my gutters, and made sure my basement won't get flooded. This is going to be a washout at least for ... (more) A Windy Friday Megalinks
Sign Our Petition to Have MLB Air the Dock Ellis No-Hitter!
Sign Our Petition to Have MLB Air the Dock Ellis No-Hitter!
slanchreport.com — It is time for me to put my money where my mouth is — metaphorically that is,... I’m not going to eat money, that’s far too extravagant for me — the Slanch Report has started an online petition asking the MLB Network to air the Dock Ellis no-hitter he threw on June 12, ... (more) Sign Our Petition to Have MLB Air the Dock Ellis No-Hitter!
We Want to See the Doc Ellis Acid No-No
We Want to See the Doc Ellis Acid No-No
slanchreport.com — MLB Network emergence this season changed the way I watch baseball, their nightly coverage was simply phenomenal... and made being a rabid baseball fan all the better. With the off-season underway and lots of airtime still to fill expect them to air many classic games over the next few months. I ... (more) We Want to See the Doc Ellis Acid No-No
Harwell relives career on MLB Network
detroit.tigers.mlb.com — By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com 11/12/09 2:51 PM EST For decades, legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell impacted millions... through the airwaves with his soothing voice -- especially Tigers fans who hung on his every word. Now he sees it all coming to an ... (more) Harwell relives career on MLB Network
If Pete Rose Enters The Hall Of Fame, Shoeless Joe Must Follow
If Pete Rose Enters The Hall Of Fame, Shoeless Joe Must Follow
bleacherreport.com — Commissioner Bud Selig recently sat down with Bob Costas for an interview that aired on the MLB... Network. Among the topics discussed was the possible inclusion of Pete Rose to the baseball Hall of Fame. The topic of Rose and his possible admittance into the Hall has been on of baseball's most ... (more) If Pete Rose Enters The Hall Of Fame, Shoeless Joe Must ...
Phillies Nation Podcast 19: Trenni Kusnierek
Phillies Nation Podcast 19: Trenni Kusnierek
philliesnation.com — Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast! Today, Pat Gallen is joined by Trenni Kusnierek of the MLB... Network. She was one of the main reporters for MLB covering the World Series, so Pat gets her take on the Phillies defeat, what they will do in the ... (more) Phillies Nation Podcast 19: Trenni Kusnierek
Some Upcoming Programming Releases
Some Upcoming Programming Releases
fangsbites.com — This next batch of releases deals with upcoming programming on the various networks. Let's begin with MLB... Network which kicks off its Hot Stove season premiere on Wednesday. MLB Network BEGINS OFFSEASON COVERAGE WITH Hot Stove on wednesday, november 11 Secaucus , NJ , ... (more) Some Upcoming Programming Releases
The Hot Stove is burning on the MLB Network
mlb.mlb.com — 2001- MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved. The following are trademarks or service marks of Major... League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball ... (more) The Hot Stove is burning on the MLB Network
Would NBC deal help break the DirecTV/Versus stalemate?
Would NBC deal help break the DirecTV/Versus stalemate?
sports.yahoo.com — One look at the Puck Daddy inbox over the last few weeks reaffirms that DirecTV is winning... the war of attrition in its stalemate with Versus. Earlier this season, we'd receive a few emails a day from fans enraged at both sides of the dispute; they've been reduced to a trickle now, and the fact ... (more) Would NBC deal help break the DirecTV/Versus stalemate?
What’s ahead for league-owned networks?
What’s ahead for league-owned networks?
sportsbusinessjournal.com — MLB Network Launch date: January 2009 Subscribers: 54 million What will it look like in 2014? MLB... discovered the strength of live game programming almost immediately after its launch this year. The channel’s production of World Baseball Classic games ... (more) What’s ahead for league-owned networks?
Some Sunday Links
Some Sunday Links
fangsbites.com — Doing a Sunday linkage thing for you today. Let's get to the links now. Mike Reynolds of... Multichannel News writes that the Versus-DirecTV dispute remains at an impasse , but talks could get jump started soon. Mike reports that Setanta Sports US has signed for exclusive rights to several ... (more) Some Sunday Links
Big names
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — Nancy Lieberman: The ESPN analyst has "severed her ties" with the network. Lieberman, recently hired as the... head coach of the new Dallas NBA D-League team, had served as a game and studio analyst for women's pro and college basketball coverage on ... (more) Big names
Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase Tonight
Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase Tonight
fackyouk.blogspot.com — For those of you who aren't ready to let go of baseball season just yet, MLB Network... has some methadone to ease your jones tonight. The Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase will be on MLBN at 8 PM EST tonight. All 30 clubs will be represented , with Michael Dunn being the lone Yankee ... (more) Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase Tonight
Preview: Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game
Preview: Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Tonight at 8:15 ET, the MLB Network will televise the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game. This... is exactly what I was talking about when I suggested the MLB Network show a rising stars game for high school and college players. This is really great for the game of baseball. (more) Preview: Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game
Upcoming Programming Releases
fangsbites.com — This is mostly for the weekend. I have to make sure I don't allow the releases to... pile up like this, but sometimes it can't be helped. Anyway, this is from NBC and it'll be showing figure skating for the most part, but there's other programming this weekend. GRAND PRIX OF FIGURE SKATING ... (more) Upcoming Programming Releases
Natalie Niekro Takes Message About Aneurysm Awareness to MLB Network
sportsthenandnow.com — Joe Niekro's memory lives on through the Joe Niekro Foundation. On the day that would have been... her father’s 65th birthday, Natalie Niekro will honor the memory of her father, former major league baseball star Joe Niekro, by telling a national audience about the importance of awareness about ... (more) Natalie Niekro Takes Message About Aneurysm Awareness to ...
Five Women Can Make Me Stop Flipping The Remote - 2009
Five Women Can Make Me Stop Flipping The Remote - 2009
fangsbites.com — It's time for the 2009 edition of The Five Women Who Can Make Me Stop Flipping The... Remote. It's an annual tradition here at Fang's Bites and one which I take time from providing the links to providing the list. No gratuitous photos, but I will provide a few pics where I can find them. The 2007 ... (more) Five Women Can Make Me Stop Flipping The Remote - 2009
How Torii Hunter spends his off-season
How Torii Hunter spends his off-season
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com — Torii Hunter will take his charity work to the golf course next week at the Wild Horse... Pass Hotel and Casino in Phoenix. He and Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton will co-host the Torii Hunter Celebrity Golf Classic next Tuesday and Wednesday. The ... (more) How Torii Hunter spends his off-season
Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
fangsbites.com — Golf PGA European Tour/World Championships/HSBC Champions, 1st round - Golf Channel, 11 p.m. MLB MLB Tonight: World... Series Live - MLB Network, 5;30 p.m. World Series/Game 6, Philadelphia at New York Yankees - Fox, 7:57 p.m. MLB Tonight: World Series Live - MLB Network, midnight NBA Miami at ... (more) Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Morning Journal- November 4, 2009
Morning Journal- November 4, 2009
sportsmediajournal.com — Here are some of the sports media news items that are on my radar this Wednesday morning…... Phil Rosenthal at the Chicago Tribune reports on some of the potential regulatory hurdles facing a potential Comcast/NBC deal… Jim Williams at the Washington Examiner looks at the World Series ... (more) Morning Journal- November 4, 2009
AFL Rising Stars Rosters
baseballamerica.com — The World Series will be over by Saturday, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any baseball... on TV. Set your TiVo for 8:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 7 on MLB Network, and you can watch the fourth-annual Arizona Fall League’s Rising ... (more) AFL Rising Stars Rosters
Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
fangsbites.com — College Football Bowling Green at Buffalo - ESPN2, 7 p.m. MLB MLB Tonight: World Series Live -... MLB Network, 6 p.m. Path to the Championship - MLB Network, 7 p.m. NBA Boston at Philadelphia - Comcast SportsNet New England, 7 p.m. NHL Boston at Detroit - Versus/TSN, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Montreal ... (more) Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Around the Mission: 11/3 Padres Links
Around the Mission: 11/3 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP about 1 month ago: San Diego Padres' Henry... Blanco hits a sacrifice-fly to center field off Pittsburgh Pirates Denny Bautista during the ninth inning of a ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/3 Padres Links
Ike Davis makes AFL Rising Stars Game
Ike Davis makes AFL Rising Stars Game
nybaseballdigest.com — Mets 1B prospect Ike Davis is the lone Met to be named to the AFL’s Rising Stars... Game. This game is essentially the All Star Game of All Star Games when it comes to prospects. The AFL is where the best prospects tend to play their off-season ball, though some do go to Venezuela,the ... (more) Ike Davis makes AFL Rising Stars Game
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